tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52816333158144516042014-10-05T01:13:07.896-05:00You Must be Trippin'Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-55169076877433357272010-08-04T21:29:00.004-05:002010-08-04T21:42:20.840-05:00Attack of the Elephant Arm!Soooooo yesterday I was out for a business meeting lunch thing with my boss and our sales rep. As I was enjoying my free sushi a wasp randomly attacked me and stung me on my arm. Not really a big deal except that I kinda have allergic reactions to them (not like the "take me to the hospital because I'm going to die in five seconds" kind of reaction). I proceed to swell where I got stung...bad. So my left arm looks huge...like elephant huge. I've gotten a few weird looks, but I just tell people that I'm doing an experiment and only work out using my left arm. You would be surprised how many people actually believe me! At least I got a free meal!Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-51146808769625024422010-06-06T19:23:00.002-05:002010-06-06T19:35:45.621-05:00Ramblin' ManSo I feel like I should blog about something since I have blogged in like two weeks. The problem is I really don't know what to write about, so it's just going to be whatever random thoughts cross my mind.<br /><br />I got the keys to my apartment a couple of days ago. Turns out that it's Brandon's former place...completely random I know. Maybe that will give me good luck? I bought a couch and love seat in Ft. Smith (which are pretty awesome I might add) along with end tables and a coffee table. I'm still trying to figure out how to get all that stuff down here along with my desk and dresser from my house in Greenwood. I wish I could just snap my fingers and make it appear.<br /><br />I'm officially on a week vacation as of 6:30 p.m. tomorrow evening. I cannot wait! I'll have a nice relaxing week at home. I will probably move a few things down here, and do a lot of fishing with my cousin, Seth. Sometime during the week will be his bachelor party and then he gets married on Saturday. I'm sure I'll help my PawPaw around the farm quite a bit by vaccinating the cows and getting a few loads of feed. Praying that we don't have to build any fence...cause it sucks bad. I need to till my Aunt's garden as well. But I cannot wait to be home! I miss it so much!<br /><br />I've been reading everyone's blogs like crazy! I love them! <a href="http://gentrysjaunts.blogspot.com/">Gentry's blog </a>really makes me laugh!<br /><br />Sorry this post was random/stupid!Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-58233128647670813612010-05-24T00:48:00.000-05:002010-05-24T01:06:51.137-05:00Country HoppingI come crawling back to the blogging world due to an unexpected, yet welcome, inspiration. Thank you for that! But let's get into the meat and potatoes of this pointless post...it seems everyone is jumping on a plane heading somewhere to do something important while I wait in Russellville. The metropolis some scholars have described as, "the unwavering, pillar of boredom of modern society" or "the rock in which fun breaks itself upon." Sounds exciting! <br /><br />In other news, my first vacation of the year begins in two weeks from tomorrow. I will be spending it at home for my cousin's wedding! Congrats! I will probably spend a good amount of time fishing, hopefully with my PawPaw since he is an expert at all things, and the rest of the time will be spent stuffing my face! <br /><br />A couple of points before signing off:<br />-If I went to Australia for any period over one week I would learn to surf and while surfing I would be viciously attacked by a Great White off the Great Barrier Reef. And in a shocking twist I would win...and become somewhat of an international sensation.<br /><br />-If I went to Africa I would obviously hunt every large predator with my bare hands. And in a shocking twist would become the first person to do so and survive. I would become somewhat of an international sensation.<br /><br />-I'm assuming the Philippines receive rainfall every day, so If I ventured there I would become the first person to actually be driven insane by nature's life giver. In a shocking twist, I would become somewhat of international sensation for it.Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-40775346264286303972009-11-15T18:07:00.000-06:002009-11-15T18:13:26.072-06:00Almost Thanksgiving!I'm coming back to the blogging world...hopefully you'll accept me with open arms. My life is pretty much the same, nothing super exciting to tell other than working and hanging with the bros. But here are some fun facts, thoughts, random points from the past few months:<br /><br />-Living with the guys is a day to day adventure<br />-I got a tattoo<br />-I'm ready for Thanksgiving/Christmas<br />-I'm ready to go home and see my family<br />-I would like to move home for good<br />-Kelsea lives a much more exciting/hilarious life than I doDerekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-35005391343519243522009-08-23T17:20:00.001-05:002009-08-23T17:22:44.195-05:00The Fast Get Paid and the Paid Get...It seems all I do is work work work while my friends (not counting Zach and Brandon of course) go to class and hang out. Never thought I'd say I would miss school, but here we are. Working all the time=no fun. Here's to remembering the old times!Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-26156712846797554572009-05-26T01:07:00.000-05:002009-05-26T01:08:55.428-05:00Jobs...Apparently j-0-b-s are hard to come by. Who would have thought?<div>Here's to keeping my fingers crossed...</div>Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-85144297832516391812009-04-26T22:45:00.000-05:002009-04-26T22:48:46.106-05:00Softball!Well the softball tournament has started and once again we have come alive in the playoffs and are making a run! We beat the #3 seed tonight by 10 and play again tomorrow in the Quarterfinals! Bandits 4 Lyf!<br /><br />Oh and someone has been tearing down the quote board on the 5th floor where it says, "Bandits 4 Lyf." It makes me laugh. I wonder who it could be???Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-56545546133944627862009-04-09T00:49:00.000-05:002009-04-09T00:51:19.913-05:00History in the Making...Well tonight at our softball game the first legit, out of the park homerun was hit by Jordan "Young P" Jernigan. An impressive moment to say the least...to bad we got beat by 15 (we did play the defending champs though). I got thrown out bad in a pickle. Yikes.<br /><br />My arm hurts...fix it.Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-30180743297176763482009-04-06T14:03:00.000-05:002009-04-06T14:28:33.426-05:00Well Well Well...I haven't blogged in a minute so here it goes... ;)<br /><br />First of all I would like to give a shout out to my homies <a href="http://jarrettbyrum.blogspot.com/">Jarrett "Flames Fan" Byrum</a> and <a href="http://beatificbeatniks.blogspot.com/">Alec "Gimme Dat" Berry</a> and welcome them to the blog-o-sphere.<br /><br />Softball season has begun and is officially ruling my life. We have a game tonight at 8 and it's supposed to be in the 30s to 40s I think. Time to bust out the cold gear! Bandits 4 Lyf!<br /><br /><a href="http://kelseabruceblog.blogspot.com/">Kelsea's </a>hoodrich phone finally decided to commit suicide and now she has a sweet 1989 Nokia brick phone...complete with the green screen. That's what you get for making fun of me ma'am. It's called Karma...look it up. ;)<br /><br />In the past week I also discovered that when my honest, animal loving friends, Zach and Alec, try to bring a stray dog to a certain <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=136682&amp;id=1024140025">"friend's"</a> (follow the link for a picture...if you've seen this man please contact authorities) house to feed and shelter it, this certain "friend" flips out and won't allow the protection of the innocent animal. I'm telling PETA...and my long, lost friend <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=57469&amp;id=1024140025">Cory</a>...Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-49082202672798680162009-03-20T02:05:00.000-05:002009-03-20T02:07:49.281-05:00March Madness!It has finally begun! Day One is over and my bracket has already committed suicide or bracketcide if you will. I lost two of my Elite 8 teams today...perhaps the worst first day ever.<br /><br />Go Gonzaga!Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-28234558748853608612009-03-17T01:05:00.001-05:002009-03-17T01:17:32.521-05:00Battle of Cannae/I'm a NerdYes, I'm fully aware I'm a nerd...with that said let's get going...<br /><br />For some reason the past few days I've been looking up a lot of information on Hannibal, I guess because he is one of the few ancient warriors/leaders that I haven't really studied in-depth. The Battle of Cannae was the major battle of the Second Punic War occurring on August 2, 216 BC. Hannibal (leader of the Carthaginians) defeated the far larger Roman Army in one of the bloodiest battles of the ancient war. History approximates around 70,000 to 90,000 Romans fought around 30,000 Carthaginians (upset alert). Only 3,000 Romans survived. Hannibal won the battle with superior tactics (introducing/inventing the double-envelopment manuever...the first ever to do so) and inventing the idea of a "Battle of Annihilation."<br /><br />You may ask yourself how long it takes to kill over 70,000 Romans in an area only about double the size of Central Park using only ancient weapons (i.e. fighting and killing each other one at a time)? The answer? Less than 6 hours.Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-87595528942927671982009-03-16T11:40:00.000-05:002009-03-16T11:43:23.256-05:00InterviewSo I'm about to leave for Little Rock for a real job interview. I'm a little nervous about it, because I really need to find a job so I'll have something to do after graduation. Wish me luck...<br /><br />Oh and <span style="font-style: italic;">Fox and the Hound</span> is one of the greatest Disney movies ever made. <br /><br />Is it Spring Break yet? Kelsea...if you read this you are going camping with us; end of story.Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-26781573446473220592009-03-14T04:03:00.000-05:002009-03-14T04:17:16.167-05:00MonsterQuest!!!MonsterQuest is perhaps the greatest show to ever be aired on television as we know it. It only combines legendary, creepy monsters with incredibly real reenactments along with suspense and the finest drama. What more could one ask for? Oh and did I mention there are monsters!? After long deliberations with my friend Jonathon "J-Thunder" Spikes, we have decided to become "Monster Hunters" or "MonsterQuesters" if you will. Greatest job in the world? Check.<br /><br />Our first quarry is the "Boggy Creek Monster" which was first sighted in the small town of Fouke, Arkansas (150 miles southwest of Little Rock). According to reports, it is a bipedal creature that weighs up to 300 pounds and can take strides of 12 to 14 feet. It is also know to prey on humans. Well my little monster, the hunter has become the hunted! Prepare to be captured J-Thunder and D-Lightning (that's me) and studied by Top Men. Who you might ask again? Top Men...<br /><br />Tune in next week as Kelsea predicts the obvious endings to more movies...<br />;)Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-17776619092558732902009-01-27T19:46:00.000-06:002009-01-29T22:25:06.915-06:00U2 Sucks...It has come to my attention over the past few days that some of my friends are (I can't believe I'm saying this...) U2 fans. Had I known this before they were my friends, they wouldn't be my friends at the moment. U2 is perhaps the most overrated band in history. They are absolutely terrible and it saddens me that people think they have any talent whatsoever. U2...you suck.<br /><br />This is why, this is why, this U2 sucks:<br /><br />1.) You're lead singer is named Bono. I could stop there right there, but I'll elaborate. He is one of the most egotistical people on the planet. You give to charities? So do millions of other people. Does that make your voice sound halfway decent? No. Does that make your lyrics orginial or somewhat inspiring? No. I wish you were a mute. Bono is a joke. Take off your sunglasses.<br /><br />2.) The lead guitarist is named "The Edge." Hahahahahahaha please. How can you call yourself "The Edge" when you don't have the talent or ability to outplay a first year guitar student? Your playing lacks substance, emotion, or technical ability. "The Edge" is a no talent hack. He should take some lessons from Syd Barrett, Pete Townshend, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen, or Eric Clapton.<br /><br />3.) The "constantly evolving band" hasn't introduced any original ideas to music ever (unlike Pink Floyd, The Who, The Beatles, Van Halen, etc.).<br /><br />4.) Even George Harrison has ripped on U2. Look it up.<br /><br />5.) Bono howls and wails every word in every song. Annoying.<br /><br />6.) "The Edge" can't play. Listen to Eddie Van Halen play "Eruption" and take some notes.<br /><br />7.) It seems everyone of their songs sounds the same or are full of political issues of the week. We get it.<br /><br />8.) U2 has inspired bands like the Killers and Coldplay. Suck.<br /><br />9.) U2 considers themselves a rock band. In order to be a rock band, you must play rock-n-roll. All I've heard USuck play is some variations on pop. Yes, I'll admit bands like Van Halen (especially after the <span style="font-style: italic;">1984 </span>album when David Lee Roth left the band), Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd all have some songs that are a little "poppy." U2 on the other hand is pure pop. Vertigo? Please. When are you releasing an album featuring Aaron Carter or Hannah Montana? I would hate U2 a lot less if they would just go ahead and admit they are a boy band and no nothing about rock-n-roll.<br /><br />10.) Did I mention Bono is a prick and "The Edge" can't play?<br /><br />Note: I catch quite a bit of crap for loving Van Halen because some "classy" people listen to Van Halen, but let me tell you a little secret...Van Halen freaking rules. They are 1 of only 6 bands ever to have two ablums (<span style="font-style: italic;">Van Halen </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">1984</span>) to go Diamond (sold over 10 million copies). Eddie Van Halen reinvented how to play the guitar (two finger tapping technique) and is perhaps the greatest technical guitarist to ever live. He doesn't play the guitar...he bends it to his will. Bands don't cover Van Halen because they can't.<br /><br />Deuces.Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281633315814451604.post-58264693629539720752008-12-18T00:42:00.000-06:002008-12-18T00:53:56.520-06:00Woo Pig Sooie!So tonight me and some of my closest compadres+some random chick-a-dee went to the Razorback game against Austin Peay at Bud Walton. Fortunately, we won...it was closer than I would have liked. I did discover my token white guy for the season, Michael "Dirty Thirty" Sanchez, he rules. Speaking of the Hog game, Frank Broyles was literally sitting a row in front of us...I didn't know whether to be excited or drop kick him. Interestingly enough, Silly Chili was chat-chattin' him up the whole game...what a playa. And there were some classy fellows sitting behind us giving us gems like, "If we make this shot, the game is over" (There was literally 15 minutes left in the game and we were only winning by 10). Idiots. And there was some freakin' crazy chick going off at the slightest thing delivering stinging one liners towards the officials like, "Suck in that gut." Idiots. Erica Hill. So...<br /><br />Friends+Awkward Girl We'll Never See Again+Hog Game+or-Frank Broyles+Idiots=Awesome Night.Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339933966137005311noreply@blogger.com1